Staff Engineer, RTL Memory Centric Computing

Samsung Semiconductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4+ weeks of paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401k plan

Charitable giving match

Onsite Café and gym

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor is seeking a Senior Engineer for RTL Memory Centric Computing in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on developing and optimizing memory-centric computing systems, requiring strong expertise in RTL development and microarchitecture. Candidates should have 10+ years of experience, excellent problem-solving and communication skills. The position offers a flexible work policy, alongside comprehensive benefits including generous paid time off and emotional wellness support.

Qualifications

• Strong background in microarchitecture and computer architecture.
• Experience in front-end design methodology involving RTL development for complex IPs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop IP for memory-centric computing systems using Verilog, SystemVerilog and HLS.
• Optimize the IP for performance and power using advanced techniques.
• Collaborate with Verification engineers to design and develop test plans.

Skills

Microarchitecture and computer architecture

RTL development

Memory Controller design

AI/ML workloads

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's with 10+ years or Master's with 8+ years or PhD with 5+ years of industry experience

Job description

Overview

Please Note: To provide the best candidate experience amidst high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.

Advancing the World’s Technology Together: Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day, including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and more. We are a global leader pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future. We believe innovation and growth come from an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves and building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

The AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) Computing Lab is dedicated to solving the complex system-level challenges posed by future AI/ML workloads. Our team designs and develops scalable platforms to handle computational and memory requirements while minimizing energy consumption and maximizing performance. We collaborate with hardware and software engineers to address AI/ML workloads and explore computing abstractions for better hardware–software balance. We conduct research in memory, computing, interconnect, and AI/ML trends to ensure our platforms handle demanding workloads of the future. Join us in shaping the future of computing.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer, RTL Memory Centric Computing. This role is offered under the AGICL lab as part of DSRA. We are a research-driven systems lab at the intersection of large language models, accelerator hardware, and high-performance software stacks. Our mission is to design, prototype, and optimize next-generation AI systems through hardware–software co-design.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

What You’ll Do

• Develop IP for memory-centric computing systems using Verilog, SystemVerilog and HLS
• Optimize the IP for performance, power, and area by leveraging advanced design techniques such as pipelining, parallelism, and data compression
• Collaborate with Verification engineers to design and develop test plans
• Make design decisions across a large design trade-off space involving performance, power, thermal, and cost
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues and ensure design quality through verification and validation
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and hardware architecture and contribute to new technologies
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders (users, partners, management) to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s with 10+ years, or Master’s with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years of industry experience
• Strong background in microarchitecture and computer architecture
• 5+ years of experience in front-end design methodology involving RTL development for complex control and data path IPs
• Experience in designing Memory Controller, NOC, Interconnect IP
• Experience in Memory Centric computing IP and SoC integration
• Experience in AI/ML workloads
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Inclusive, adapting style to diverse global norms
• Avid learner with curiosity and resilience, using data to build understanding
• Collaborative, building relationships and offering support
• Innovative and creative, proactively exploring new ideas and adapting to change

What We Offer

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Give Back with a charitable giving match and opportunities to get involved in the community.

Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off per year, plus holidays and sick leave.

Care for Family We support you with fertility/adoption stipends, medical travel, and virtual vet care for pets.

Prioritize Emotional Wellness Access on-demand apps and free confidential therapy.

Stay Fit Onsite Café and gym plus virtual classes.

Embrace Flexibility Benefits are most effective with flexibility; we support a balanced environment.

Base Pay Range
$163,000—$253,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
Samsung Semiconductor is an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. We provide accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those needing pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.

Recruiting Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only authorized recruitment agencies with a current agreement with Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. may submit resumes for job openings.

Applicant AI Use Policy
We prohibit the use of generative AI tools to misrepresent a candidate’s true skills and qualifications. Permitted uses are limited to basic preparation, grammar, and research; all submitted content and interview responses must reflect the candidate’s genuine abilities and experience. Violations may result in disqualification.

Applicant Privacy Policy
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/about-us/careers/us/privacy/